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Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops

July 20, 2013 This post may contain affiliate links.

Today, Hani from Haniela’s and I are hosting a virtual picnic and we want to welcome you to our party.

Nineteen talented bloggers have gathered together for a potluck of sorts and I’m bringing Ketchup and Mustard Push Up Pops for dessert.

I sure wish this party was for real, so I could actually taste all the dishes prepared by everyone. They look amazing.

 

Wouldn’t you just love to attend a picnic where these goodies were served? I sure would.

I know it’s not the same as being there in person, but you can visit the blogs and see how each of these wonderful recipes and edible crafts were created. That way you can make them for your own picnic.

The Marshmallow Studio – Buzzy Bee Pop Tutorial

Sam’s Kitchen – Elderflower Cordial

Lila Loa – Sandwich Picnic Cookies

Pink Little Cake –Shortbread Cookie Tart with Caramel Bits

Hungry Happenings – Ketchup and Mustard Push up Pops

The Partiologist – Ant on a Log

Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons – Picnic Blanket Treats

The Baked Equation – Lemon Cookie Cake (no longer available)

The Decorated Cookie – Cookies on the String

Not Your Momma’s Cookie – Ant Attack Cupcakes

Creative Fun Food – Picnic Blanket Sandwich

Pint Sized Baker – Picnic Cupcakes to Go

Roxana’s Home Baking – Apricot Orange Kugelhopf

Created by Diane – Luau Pasta Salad

Munchkin Munchies – Checkerboard Tablecloth Picnic Cookies

Sugar Swings – Deviled Egg Mini Cakes

Trilogy Edibles – Chocolate Mousse

Sugarkissed.net – Watermelon Cupcakes

Haniela’s – Roasted Chicken Green Bean Salad Sandwiches

Before, you run off, how’d you like to see how I created my Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops?

Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops (makes 24)

Ingredients:

1 Betty Crocker Lemon, White or Yellow Cake Mix (15.25 oz / 432g)*
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
yellow and red food coloring
non-stick baking spray
about 4 cups vanilla frosting (store bought or homemade)
1 batch of modeling chocolate, recipe here

*The ingredients listed are for the Betty Crocker Mix. You can use any cake you choose, just adjust the ingredients accordingly. One cake mix will make about 85-88 mini cakes. You will only need 72 cakes to make 24 push-up pops, so you can enjoy a little snack while you are working.

Supplies:

Wilton Mini Whoopie Pie Pan(s)
24 Wilton Treat Pops (Push-Up Pop) containers
disposable pastry bags
1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter
rolling pin
toothpick or skewer
yellow and red paper
double stick tape or glue stick

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs together in a large mixing bowl on low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Increase speed to medium and continue to beat for 2 minutes.

  • Divide batter in half. Color half with yellow coloring and the other with red.
  • Spray mini whoopie pie pan with cooking spray.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each whoopie pie cavity.

  • Bake 9-11 minutes or until tops of cakes spring back when touched.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes.
  • Then remove cakes and cool completely on cooling rack.
  • If using only one pan, wash after each use and spray with cooking spray before making your next batch of cakes.

I love the Wilton Treat Pops containers because you can use the lid as a stand. Once filled the push-up pops stand up all on their own. So, put the pops into the lids and stand them up in order to fill them.

  • Color half of your frosting with yellow coloring and the other half with red.
  • Put frosting in pastry bags and snip off the end.
  • Fill 12 push up pop containers with red cakes and frosting and 12 with yellow cakes and frosting.
  • Insert one mini cake in a push pop container.
  • Pipe on about a tablespoon of frosting.
  • Add another cake, then more frosting and a third cake and more frosting.

  • Fill the containers all the way up to the top.
  • Use a knife or spatula to scrape across the top of each container leveling out the frosting.

  • Color half of your modeling chocolate with red coloring and half with yellow.
  • Roll it out to about 3/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut 12 circles of each color using a 1 1/2 inch round cutter.

To make my circles look like the bottom part of the lid, I took an actual squeeze bottle lid and rolled it around the edge of the modeling chocolate, imprinting the grooves around it. If you don’t have a lid just make the lines using the back of a knife or a toothpick.

To create the spout:

  • Pinch off about a teaspoonful of modeling chocolate.
  • Roll it into a ball then shape it into a cone.
  • Push a skewer or toothpick into the pointed end of the cone creating the opening of the bottle.
  • Remove the toothpick by twisting it as you pull it out.
  • Lightly brush water on the flat end of the cone and press it onto a modeling chocolate round.
  • Repeat creating a total of 12 red and 12 yellow lids.

  •  Gently press one modeling chocolate lid into the frosting of each push-up pop.

  • Cut pieces of yellow and red paper to 6 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches.
  • Wrap paper around coordinating push-up pops.
  • Secure with double stick tape.

You can make these up to two days before your party. I would recommend you fill the push-up pop containers with cake and frosting, then store them in an airtight container.

The day of your picnic top them with the modeling chocolate lids.

Remember, your lids are actually made of white chocolate, so you’ll need to keep these in a shady spot at your outdoor event.

The “hamburgers” that are pictured above, are actually ice cream sandwiches. You can find the recipe and tutorial for my Chilly Cheeseburgers at Tablespoon.com.

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This summer beat the heat by spending time in the kitchen creating cute food for a party or an afternoon snack. See over 100 Summer Fun Recipes that will make any pool party, summer picnic, or lazy afternoon more exciting. 

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Comments

  1. Kara Mathys

    January 18, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Wow…these push pops are incredible and yummy! Are they gluten-free? Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires

    September 26, 2018 at 4:08 am

    Wow. Absolutely love your creative idea with ketchup and mustard push-up pops. Never seen something like this! Definitely, I will try to make it too! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, Beth!

    Reply
    • Beth

      September 27, 2018 at 8:36 am

      I’m so glad you like this recipe. I made these back when push-up pops were so popular. Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  3. Photograph Afficionado

    May 19, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    What an amazing idea! Those mini burgers are particularly adorable.

    Reply
  4. Beth Gorden

    August 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    These are ADORABLE! Love it!

    I featured this at TGIF this week (http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2013/08/tgif-linky-party-87.html), pinned, and stumbled it!

    Thanks for sharing your creativity with the rest of us! I hope you'll pop over and link up again today!

    Have a GREAT weekend,
    Beth =)

    Reply
  5. Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple

    July 28, 2013 at 1:29 am

    This is AMAZING!!!!! Those are so much fun! I'm featuring you on MMM

    Reply
  6. Chrissy

    July 27, 2013 at 2:18 am

    I would be grateful to win any of these great prizes, but I particularly like the restaurantware.com, Cookie Cutter Company, and Wilton prizes.

    Reply
  7. Chrissy

    July 27, 2013 at 2:15 am

    I'll probably make potato salad for my next picnic.

    Reply
  8. Charlene

    July 26, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Would have to try to make the push pops. They are so cute.

    Reply
  9. Graciela Jimenez

    July 26, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I'd like to win them all, but if I have to choose I´ll go for the mARTshmallows book or the Cookie Cutter Co $50 credit

    Reply
  10. Charlene

    July 26, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    All of the prizes are great. Would enjoy anyone. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  11. Graciela Jimenez

    July 26, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    I´d like to win them all, but I have to choose I'll go for the mARTshmallaows book or the Cookie Cutter company $50 credit

    Reply
  12. Carmen N

    July 26, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    I have plenty but I'm addicted to cookie cutters, so I'd love to win that prize

    Reply
  13. Carmen N

    July 26, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    No picnics planned – unless you count our extended camping trip coming up. Whatever I make will have to survive "living" outdoors or in a cooler for 4 days.

    Reply
  14. Diana - FreeStyleMama

    July 26, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Adorable!!

    Reply
  15. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff

    July 25, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    When I saw the first photo, I couldn't believe my eyes! Were those real mustard and ketchup containers? You fooled me 🙂

    Reply
  16. Anonymous

    July 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I want to win the Wilton stuff.
    Lori
    garynonnemacher @comcast.net

    Reply
  17. Anonymous

    July 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I want to make the picnic tablecloth cookies for my next picnic.
    Lori
    garynonnemacher @ comcast.net

    Reply
  18. lpetrizzi11

    July 24, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Absolutely love this!! You are so creative! These ideas will most likely be my theme for Labor Day!! Would love the gift card to the Cookie Cutter
    Company, been trying to build my inventory.

    Reply
  19. Michelle | Creative Food

    July 24, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    This is beyond incredible! LOVE your push up pop ketchup and mustard idea!! Thank you for organizing this picnic party! I loved being a part of it and I am enjoying going through all the posts! I LOVE all the creations!

    Reply
  20. zuegerk

    July 24, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    A ton of fun ideas as always.

    Reply
  21. Melissa

    July 24, 2013 at 11:37 am

    What a crazy unique idea? I absolute love them!

    Reply
  22. Georganne

    July 23, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    I love your details. From the small picture, you really can't tell that the jars aren't the real thing! They are so perfect and I bet kids would go crazy for them!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous

    July 23, 2013 at 2:45 am

    Beth, When I looked at this, I thought you had finally lost it. Then I moved the picture down and really looked at it and laughed. At first I thought no way is she going to get me to use mustard or ketchup on watermellon. When I saw what it really was I had to laugh as I was the one who lost it. This is so cool and convincing. You still have it kiddo. I love this. Thanks for another winner. Trish Butler

    Reply
  24. Erin

    July 22, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    We are huge pasta salad fans so I'll make a pasta salad for the next picnic. But who am I kidding, I'll also make a dessert! Push pops would be fun to bring!

    Reply
  25. Erin

    July 22, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Your push pops are adorable!!! I would love the Wilton set because I love to bake (and I'm in love with push pops) or the Cookie Cutter Co store credit. How fun to go shopping for cookie cutters!!!

    Reply
  26. Angela

    July 22, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I have been wanting the treat pops kit for a while…

    Reply
  27. Angela

    July 22, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    We are having a Back to School icecream party next week! This gives me ideas!!!! Would love to make all of it! LOL.

    Reply
  28. Pink Little Cake

    July 22, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    You are so clever, these cute little ketchup containers are way too adorable!! Thanks for the invite for the party!!

    Reply
  29. HeaBeaMaths

    July 22, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I'd like to win the voucher from the cookie cutter company because I've always wanted to try the "make your own cookie cutter" set.

    Reply
  30. HeaBeaMaths

    July 22, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I will make watermelon ice lolly

    Reply
  31. eyes2theocean

    July 22, 2013 at 8:42 am

    If I won, I would choose Restaurant Ware. I entertain often and am always on the lookout for creative.useful supplies.

    Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  32. eyes2theocean

    July 22, 2013 at 8:36 am

    This is one of the cleverest/coolest thing's I've ever seen. This would be so cool for a bbq. 🙂

    Reply
  33. eyes2theocean

    July 22, 2013 at 8:35 am

    This is one of the coolest things I've seen. Love this idea for a bbq. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Amy

    July 22, 2013 at 6:55 am

    I would love to win the restaurant ware store credit. There are so many tools I want from their store! Amazing!

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  35. Amy

    July 22, 2013 at 6:52 am

    I would make chicken wrap for my next picnic party….and definitely these ketchup and mustard push up pops for desserts!

    Reply
  36. Michelle

    July 21, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    So fun!! I completely thought that they were real ketchup and mustard!!! I love how well they go with your awesome ice cream hamburgers!!

    Reply
  37. Laney's Legacy's

    July 21, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I would like to win the push up treat pack I have been wanting to try them and just haven't yet.

    Reply
  38. Laney's Legacy's

    July 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I will be making deviled eggs my kids love them and always want me to bring them to the summer fun.

    Reply
  39. mlaiuppa

    July 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    What prize would you like to win and why?

    I would either like to win the $50 store credit from the Cookie Cutter Company or the Restaurant Ware company as I need more cookie cutters and all sorts of bakeware to make the wonderful things I'm reading about.

    Reply
  40. mlaiuppa

    July 21, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    What will you make for the next Picnic Party?

    Why ketchup and mustard push pops of course. They are too cute.

    Reply
  41. dragonswing

    July 21, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I would love to win the cookie cutter prize. I love collecting different cookie cutters–they are so versatile for all kind of crafting–not just
    for baking. I just started using them for paper making.

    Reply
  42. dragonswing

    July 21, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I think it would be funny to have those push-ups on the picnic table and see if anyone would grab them thinking they were really ketchup or mustard!!

    Reply
  43. Hani Bacova

    July 21, 2013 at 10:10 am

    If I didn't know better I'd think these were a real deal, they look so real. You'd fool
    me for sure. Such a cool idea Beth.

    Reply
  44. Katrina Bahl

    July 21, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Ahhh these are so darn cute! Such a fun twist!

    Reply
  45. Linda V @ Bubble and Sweet

    July 21, 2013 at 8:05 am

    I wish the party was for real and I was invited too :)What a fabulous round up of fun food.

    Reply
  46. jbateman

    July 21, 2013 at 5:21 am

    So cute! Love these push pops as well as your new design! I think everything you post is so talented! Thanks for being you and doing what you do!

    Reply
  47. jbateman

    July 21, 2013 at 5:18 am

    So cute! Love these push pops as well as your new design! I just think everything you post is very talented stuff! Thanks for being you and doing what you do so well!

    Reply
  48. Mike @ Semi Sweet

    July 21, 2013 at 5:03 am

    I love this idea!! I have to get some push pop containers to try for myself!

    Reply
  49. Jennifer OConnor

    July 21, 2013 at 3:39 am

    I would like to win the treat pops kit since they are really cool and remind me of childhood. My children would love them.

    Reply
  50. Jennifer OConnor

    July 21, 2013 at 3:37 am

    I definitely would make these push up pops at my next picnic party. They are really cool. You are so creative.

    Reply
  51. Chriss

    July 21, 2013 at 3:34 am

    I'd love to win the gift card to resaurantware

    Reply
  52. K&E'sMama

    July 21, 2013 at 3:21 am

    I would love to win the Wilton kit, would be perfect for my son's birthday pool party in August – we are having a cookout!
    But, would love to win any of the prizes listed!

    Reply
  53. Lisa@hooplapalooza

    July 21, 2013 at 3:16 am

    oh my goodness Beth! i keep telling my hubby i hate mustard as he keeps offering it to me when he grills burgers but these? i'll take all 12 please with of course the ketchup! LOVE these to death! :>D sooooo flippin' clever! and i'm so glad you cohosted this picnic! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Jo and Sue

    July 21, 2013 at 1:02 am

    Aaaaaah! So cute! I can't enter to win that lovely giveaway but I did want to let you know how adorable those push up pops are.
    One of these days I have to order some of the push pop containers to try!
    Great job! 🙂

    Reply
    • beth

      July 21, 2013 at 1:33 am

      Thanks! Oh, you must get some push pop containers. They are so fun to use.

      Reply
  55. Paula

    July 21, 2013 at 12:56 am

    Seriously cute and creative. From the hamburgers to the mustard and ketchup!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 21, 2013 at 1:34 am

      Thank you, Paula.

      Reply
  56. Chriss

    July 21, 2013 at 3:33 am

    We always grill a ton when we have picnic parties.

    Reply
  57. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel

    July 20, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    These are incredible, Beth!! How genius and adorable. I'm obsessing!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks, Haley.

      Reply
  58. mlaiuppa

    July 20, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks but I guess I'm out of luck. I was hoping your rafflecopterthing would allow me to enter but you *still* have to have a Facebook account and I refuse to join Facebook due to their privacy (or I should say lack of privacy) policies.

    So without a Facebook account, I can't enter. Not even using your rafflecopterthingie.

    Too bad I can't enter just by leaving a blog comment.

    Pity.

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:36 pm

      Hi,

      You can actually have two entries into the giveaway simply by answering some questions. If you scroll down the Rafflecopter Box, you'll find two entry boxes that say "Leave a Comment." Click on the first box, and see the question. Click the "I commented" box. Then go down to the comments section on my blog post and type in the answer the question. Then go back to the Rafflecopter and click on the second "Leave a Comment" box and do the same.

      Good luck!

      Reply
  59. lizy b

    July 20, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    Oh I just love this so very much!!! I'd love to see my kids faces when I told them dessert was mustard and ketchup!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      These could be funny for April Fools. I served them to kids and they were amazed when I told them they could eat them.

      Reply
  60. Diane {Created by Diane}

    July 20, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    So FUN! I just love these…very creative and YES I really want these at my next picnic!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Thanks, Diane!

      Reply
  61. Sue

    July 20, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    The cutest push pops ever…honestly! Thanks for putting on such a FUN picnic!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      That's so nice! It was nice to be a co-host for this event.

      Reply
  62. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie

    July 20, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Awesomely cute, Beth! Thanks so much for co-hosting this awesome party! 🙂

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer. I'm so glad you joined the party.

      Reply
  63. Pint Sized Baker

    July 20, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I love these! great minds "almost" think alike… Lol 🙂

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      I haven't made too many push-up pops but do love them!

      Reply
  64. Vanessa

    July 20, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Those push pots are awesome! Very creative!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks, Vanessa.

      Reply
  65. The Partiologist

    July 20, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Waaay cute Beth – they are perfect for a picnic – and they look just like the real thing!!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 20, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      The kids who ate these got a huge kick out of just how real they looked.

      Reply

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